<p>My first choice was just a single room w/no kitchen (non apartment) that shares a bathroom with just one other room (the rent is $560.00/month instead of $960.00/month which is what the apartments go for). I'm only looking to stay for the first smester/year, which will give me time to get familiar with the Philly area and locate more permanent housing.</p>
<p>I currently live in Sansom Place West. A single room, in a two bedroom apartment (I share a kitchen and a bahroom). For this I pay 590/month. Especially the kitchen is really nice to have. The floor is mixed with both undergraduates and graduate studens. </p>
<p>It is very quiet, and really not very social. But definetely good if you value your private space.</p>
<p>snipanlol...A two-bedroom, single apartment was my second choice. Again, it's fairly reasonable in price. I don't mind sharing an apartment with another person, I'm just grateful each person gets their own room instead of it being a dorm-style layout. I have to start "drawing the line" when three or more rooms share one bathroom. Do my mentioned room preferences fill up quickly, or do I have a reasonable shot at being assigned one? Thanks to all of you for the information...</p>